Cth J over Little Elk Creek
Dunn County, Wisconsin · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Cth J over Little Elk Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 639 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 151 of the 244 inventoried bridges in Dunn County rated fair (61.9%); 20 (8.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel culvert |
| Length | about 23 ft |
| Location | Town of Red Cedar |
| NBI structure number | B17016200000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wisconsin department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Dunn County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ih 94 over Br Muddy Creek | 1958 | 37,900 | Fair |
| Ih 94 over Muddy Creek | 1959 | 37,900 | Fair |
| Ih 94 over E Br Wilson Creek | 1959 | 35,500 | Poor |
| Ih 94 over E Br Muddy Creek | 1959 | 31,900 | Fair |
| Ih 94 WB over Elk Mound Marsh Equalizr | 1958 | 18,950 | Fair |
| Ih 94 EB over Elk Mound Marsh Equalizr | 1958 | 18,950 | Fair |
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